ihsolutions
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A couple days before the rally I had an appointment at Lippert to have springs replaced (again), wet bolts installed, and JT Strongarms installed. I was on the fence regarding the Tri-glide hitch offered at a discount to rally attendees.
While at the rally I noticed how many people had them and several people were generously helping others install theirs while on the campsite. After hearing all the great reviews, by Friday I just had to have one and called up Lippert to see if I could pick one up! Lippert was unable to install it, understandably. So I took it with me. Then I had to go pick up the capture plate to make it work with my Pullrite Superglide hitch. I am really sick and tired of buying capture plates for this thing. This is my third one.
Sunday night when I got home I installed it. I had to lightly grind away some excess weld bead around my pin box receiver (not sure what it's called) and the new pin box itself, in order to get the bolt holes to line up.
Once I got it installed I noticed how much further back the trailer sits than it did with the stock pinbox. The back of the box (where the junction box for the electrical is) isn't too far from the tailgate of the truck! I was worried that when the hitch rotated back while turning it would hit the side of the bed, but so far so good. Let's just say it's closer than I'd like it to be.
My review on this product is mixed. It does seem to dampen the ride somewhat but due to it being further back, it creates the feeling (and fact, I think) that the pin weight is actually higher due to leverage. It feels like I'm now pulling a heavier trailer. Does this make any sense?
With the superglide hitch I'd rather have the front of the trailer much closer to the truck. It's way too far back now, especially considering that the hitch does the work of moving the trailer back while turning, to create additional clearance from the cab.
I guess I'm a little disappointed so far and regretting the purchase for my application. Maybe I just need a new truck? Dually? If any of you can convince my wife, your next beer is on me!
While at the rally I noticed how many people had them and several people were generously helping others install theirs while on the campsite. After hearing all the great reviews, by Friday I just had to have one and called up Lippert to see if I could pick one up! Lippert was unable to install it, understandably. So I took it with me. Then I had to go pick up the capture plate to make it work with my Pullrite Superglide hitch. I am really sick and tired of buying capture plates for this thing. This is my third one.
Sunday night when I got home I installed it. I had to lightly grind away some excess weld bead around my pin box receiver (not sure what it's called) and the new pin box itself, in order to get the bolt holes to line up.
Once I got it installed I noticed how much further back the trailer sits than it did with the stock pinbox. The back of the box (where the junction box for the electrical is) isn't too far from the tailgate of the truck! I was worried that when the hitch rotated back while turning it would hit the side of the bed, but so far so good. Let's just say it's closer than I'd like it to be.
My review on this product is mixed. It does seem to dampen the ride somewhat but due to it being further back, it creates the feeling (and fact, I think) that the pin weight is actually higher due to leverage. It feels like I'm now pulling a heavier trailer. Does this make any sense?
With the superglide hitch I'd rather have the front of the trailer much closer to the truck. It's way too far back now, especially considering that the hitch does the work of moving the trailer back while turning, to create additional clearance from the cab.
I guess I'm a little disappointed so far and regretting the purchase for my application. Maybe I just need a new truck? Dually? If any of you can convince my wife, your next beer is on me!